Hoppin’ John Recipe

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Hoppin’ John Recipe

Hoppin' John is a classic Southern dish of black-eyed peas cooked low and slow, traditionally with rice and smoked pork, a New Year tradition, easy to make!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped (optional – I like it for a bit of extra heat)
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 pound smoked ham chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend (or more to taste)
  • 1 pound blackeyed peas sorted through, rinsed, soaked and drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth or more as needed
  • Cooked white rice for serving
  • Chopped parsley for serving
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Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot to medium heat and add the olive oil.
  2. Add the onion, peppers and celery and cook them until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and smoked ham and cook another minute, stirring, until fragrant.
  4. Add the Cajun seasonings, blackeyed peas and chicken broth. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat.
  5. Simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans are nicely softened, but not mushy.
  6. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Serves 12 as a side dish.
  • Heat Factor: Mild
  • Many factors may affect the cooking time of the black-eyed peas, including the age of the beans, where they were grown, even the water you are using. They will usually soften in about an hour, but time could run from 30-120 minutes, so be sure to test as you go along.
  • If using canned black eyed peas, reduce chicken broth to 2 cups.
  • Calories calculated without the rice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 488mg (20%) Potassium 344mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 643IU (13%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 115kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 488mg 20%
Potassium 344mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 643IU 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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